Title - William H. Bonney (McCarty), Frontier Outlaw "Billy the Kid" Description - The only authenticated known image of western outlaw and gunman William H. Bonney (born William Henry McCarty), or "Billy the Kid", as he was known. Description Source - newmexico.org Year - 1879 - 1880 --------------------------------------------------------- Stunning new white-bordered satin finish print Choose from 6 sizes (sizes are approximate and in inches) Heavy-weight professional paper Coated for water-resistance Acid free to prevent yellowing *Please note that photo may be cropped slightly different than pictured depending on size chosen. Size indicates image area; overall size print will be larger due to added border. Visit the History Shoppe by History Studios 422 Clinton St. Defiance, Ohio 43512 (419) 576-5469 www.historyshoppe.com
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''A precious specimen named ‘The Kid,’ whom the sheriff is holding here in the Plaza, as it is called, is an object of tender regard. I heard singing and music the other night; going to the door, I found the minstrels of the village actually serenading the fellow in his prison.''---Gov. Lew Wallace, in a letter to Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz, March 31, 1879. The Montano home and general store, where Governor Wallace was staying when he was in Lincoln, from which he heard the locals serenading Henry while he was in jail. The Governor's Palace in Santa Fe, New Mexico (1610) People have gotten the idea that Henry was illiterate. He was actually very intelligent, literate and wrote thoughtful letters in elegant Spencerian Script. San Patricio Lincoln County Thursday (March) 20th 1879 General Lew Wallace: Sir, I will keep the appointment I made but be sure and have men come that you can depend on I am not afraid to die like a man fighting but I would not like to be killed like a dog unarmed. Tell Kimbal to let his men be placed around the house and for him to come in alone; and he can arrest us. all I am afraid of is that in the Fort we might be poisoned or killed through a window at night, but you can arrange that all right. Tell the Commanding Officer to Watch Lt. Goodwin he would not hesitate to so anything there Will be danger on the road of Somebody Waylaying us to kill us on the road to the Fort. You will never catch those fellows on the road Watch Fritzes. Captain Bacas ranch and the Brewery they will either go up Seven Rivers or Jicarillo Montains they Will stay around close until the scouting come in give a spy a pair of glasses and let him get on the mountain back of Fritzes and watch and if they are there, there will be provisions carried to them. It is not my place to advise you but I am anxious to have them caught and perhaps know how men hid from soldiers better than you. Please excuse me for having so much to say and still remain, Yours Truly, William H. Bonney P.S. I have changed my mind. Send Kimbal to Gutierese just below San Patricio one mile, because Sanger and Ballard are or were great friends of Campbell's. Ballard told me yesterday to leave for you were doing everything to catch me. It was a blind to get me to leave. Tell Kimbal not to come before 3 o’clock for I may not be there before. President Rutherford B. Hayes appointed Civil War General Lew Wallace Governor of the New Mexico Territory in response to the Lincoln County War and gave him instructions to settle the dispute, whatever it took. Oddly, he wouldn't bring law and order to the territory, instead he would support the forces of corruption, wiping out anyone who opposed them. Photo from about the time he was Governor and wrote "Ben Hur". After his appointment, Governor Lew Wallace was given a list of the 36 worst outlaws in the New Mexico Territory. He was advised that they should be arrested immediately. Proof that Billy's press didn't match the facts, Billy was actually only 15th on the list. The Correspondence Between Billy and Governor Lew Wallace On March 13, 1879 To his Excellency the Governor, General Lew Wallace Dear Sir, I have heard that You will give one thousand $ dollars for my body which as I can understand it means alive as a witness. I know it is as a witness against those that murdered Mr. Chapman. if it was so as that I could appear at Court I could give the desired information, but I have indictments against me for things that happened in the late Lincoln County War and am afraid to give up because my Enemies would Kill me. the day Mr. Chapman was murdered I was in Lincoln, at the request of good Citizens to meet Mr. J.J. Dolan to meet as Friends, so as to be able to lay aside our arms and go to Work. I was present when Mr. Chapman was murdered and know who did it and if it were not for those indictments I would have made it clear before now. if it is in your power to Annually those indictments I hope you will do so as to give me a chance to explain. Please send me an answer telling me what you can do You can send answer by bearer I have no wish to fight any more indeed I have not raised an arm since your proclamation. As to my character I refer to any of the citizens, for the majority of them are my friends and have been helping me all they could. I am called Kid Antrim but Antrim is my stepfathers name. Waiting for an answer, I remain your Obedient Servant W.H. Bonney Governor Lew Wallace donated his personal papers to the Indiana Historical Society, among them the correspondence of the Governor and Billy the Kid: http://www.indianahistory.org/feature-details/lew-wallace-letters-go-west#.VIbkRGd0z4g Lincoln, March 15, 1879 W.H. Bonney, Come to the house of Squire Wilson (not the lawyer) at nine o'clock next Monday night alone. I don't mean his office, but his residence. Follow along the foot of the mountain south of the town, come in on that side, and knock on the east door. I have authority to exempt you from prosecution, if you will testify to what you say you know. The object of the meeting at Squire Wilson's is to arrange the matter in a way to make your life safe. To do that the utmost secrecy is to be used. So come along. Don't tell anybody -not a living soul- where you are coming or the object. If you could trust Jesse Evans, you can trust me. -Lew Wallace The Meeting In March Billy, weary of being hunted, wrote to Governor Wallace offering to come in and discuss his surrender. The simply written letter with few errors is impressive proof Billy the Kid was far from the legendary bucktoothed moron. Wallace, who would always remember that meeting, sat at a table with Wilson, who knew and liked the Kid, in a room on the east side of the adobe building. A coal oil lamp cast wavering shadows on the wall. Promptly at nine o'clock there was a knock at the door. "Come in," Wallace called out. The door opened and Billy stepped inside. "I was sent to meet Governor Wallace at nine o'clock," he said to Wilson. "Is he here?" Wallace, a well-built man with a dark spade beard, rose and motioned Billy to an empty chair. "I am Governor Wallace," he said. "Your note gave me promise of utmost protection," Billy pointed out. "Yes, I have been true to my promise," the governor replied. "This man here, whom of course you know, and I are the only ones in the house." Billy slowly lowered the Winchester he was cradling in one arm and advanced to the table where he shook hands with Wallace and Wilson. It was one of the most dramatic and romantic meetings in frontier history: the boy outlaw and the prominent Civil War general. Billy the Kid and Wallace, the man who had been Lincoln's friend, who had saved Washington from capture by Jubal Early's troops, who had investigated the shocking conditions at Andersonville, and who had served on the jury that tried the Lincoln conspirators, studied each other in the dim light as the night wind moaned about the eaves. They talked for more than an hour with Wallace urging Billy to testify before the grand jury as a people's witness. In return he promised a complete pardon. For Billy a pardon meant many things: to be able to wander about the Bonito and Ruidoso valleys, living the free life, drifting from cow camp to ranch, stopping off at the little Mexican villages to whirl the pretty girls about in a wild fandango, caring not for tomorrow only for today, and never more to sleep under a bush with a Winchester while playing hare and hounds with the sheriff's posse and bounty hunters eager to collect that $500 reward ... But the Kid pointed out to Wallace that the Dolan-Murphy-Riley Santa Fe forces still controlled the Territory; if he turned state's evidence he could be dead within hours. Wallace assured him he had the power and men to protect him. The Kid finally accepted Wallace's plan; after a planned arrest, he would be taken before a grand jury. Following his appearance as a witness in a trial against Campbell, Evans, and the others, the indictment for the Brady murder would be dismissed. As the governor promised, he would go "scot-free." http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/billythekid/pardon.html Billy said he would think it over and left. Two days later Jesse Evans and Bill Campbell easily escaped from the Fort Stanton guardhouse. The Kid sent a letter to Squire Wilson, asking him to talk to Wallace and find out if the deal was valid. Wilson's brief note in reply assured him it was. On March 21, 1879, Billy turned himself in and allowed himself to be "captured" by Sheriff Kimbrell and a posse; Tom O'Folliard insisted he go along. Billy made himself at home in jail with friends constantly visiting him. The amazed Wallace reported that one night he heard music and went outside to find musicians "actually serenading" the Kid in jail. Billy writes a letter to confirm the deal and to guarantee his safety in the face of Jimmy Dolan's men gunning for him. San Patricio Lincoln County Thursday March 20th 1879 General Lew Wallace: Sir, I will keep the appointment I made but be sure and have men come that you can depend on I am not afraid to die like a man fighting but I would not like to be killed like a dog unarmed. Tell Kimbal to let his men be placed around the house and for him to come in alone; and he can arrest us. all I am afraid of is that in the Fort we might be poisoned or killed through a window at night, but you can arrange that all right. Tell the Commanding Officer to Watch Lt. Goodwin he would not hesitate to so anything there Will be danger on the road of Somebody Waylaying us to kill us on the road to the Fort. You will never catch those fellows on the road Watch Fritzes. Captain Bacas ranch and the Brewery they will either go up Seven Rivers or Jicarillo Montains they Will stay around close until the scouting come in give a spy a pair of glasses and let him get on the mountain back of Fritzes and watch and if they are there, there will be provisons carried to them. It is not my place to advise you but I am anxious to have them caught and perhaps know how men hid from soldiers better than you. Please excuse me for having so much to say and still remain, Yours Truly, William H. Bonney P.S. I had change my mind. Send Kimbal to Gutierrz just below San Patricio one mile, because Sanger and Ballard are or were great friends of Camuls (Campbell’s). Ballard told me yesterday to leave for you were doing everything to catch me. It was a blind to get me to leave. Tell Kimbal not to come before 3 o’clock for I may not be there before. Billy writes a letter in his own defense to accusations in the Las Vegas(NM) Gazette about cattle rustling and the death of Deputy James Carlyle. Fort Sumner Dec 12th 1880 Gov. Lew Wallace Dear Sir, I noticed in the Las Vegas Gazette a piece which stated that Billy “the” Kid, the name by which I am known in the County was the Captain of a Band of Outlaws who hold Forth at the Portales. There is no such Organization in existence. So the Gentlemen must have drawn very heavily on his imagination. My business at the White Oaks at the time I was waylaid and my horse killed was to see Judge Leonard who has my case in hand, he had written to me to come up, that he thought he could get Everything Straighend up. I did not find him at the Oaks I should have gone to Lincoln if I had met with no accident. After mine and Billie Wilsons horses were Killed we both made our way to a Station, forty miles from the Oaks kept by Mr. Greathouse. When I got up next morning The house was Surrounded by an outfit led by one Carlyle Who came into the house and Demanded a surrender. I asked for their Papers and they had none. So I concluded it Accounted to nothing more then a mob and told Carlyle that he would have to stay in the house and lead the way out that night. Soon after a note was brought in stating that if Carlyle did not come out inside of five minutes they would kill the Station Keeper (Greathouse) who had left the house and was with them. in a short time a shot was fired on the outside and Carlyle thinking Greathouse was Killed jumped through the window. breaking the sash as he went and was killed by his own Party they thinking it was me trying to make my escape. the party then withdrew. They returned the next day and burned an old man named Spencer’s house and Greathouses also. I made my way to the Place afoot and During my absence Deputy Sheriff Garrett Acting under Chisums orders went to the Portales and found nothing. on his way back he went to Mr. Yerbys ranch and took a pair of mules of mine which I had left with Mr. Bowdre who is in charge of Mr. Yerbys Cattle. he (Garrett) Claimed that they were stolen and Even if they were not he had a right to confiscate any Outlaws property. I have been at Sumner Since I left Lincoln making my living Gambling the mules were bought by me the truth of which I can prove by the best citizens around Sumner. J.S. Chisum is the man who got me into Trouble and was benefited Thousands by it and is now doing all he can against me. There is no Doubt but what there is a great deal of Stealing going on in the Territory and a great deal of the Property is taken across the Plains as it is a good outlet. but as far as my being at the head of a Band there is nothing of it. Several Instances I have recovered Stolen Property when there was no chance to get an Officer to do it. Instance for Hugo Zuber Post Office Puerto de Luna, another for Pablo Analla Same Place. if some impartial Party were to investigate this matter they would find it far Different from the impression put out by Chisum and his tools Yours Respect- William Bonney Billy starts to worry that the Governor may not keep his word. Santa Fe Jan 1st 1881 Gov. Lew Wallace Dear Sir, I would like to see you for a few moments if you can spare time. Yours Respect- W.H. Bonney Santa Fe Jail New Mexico March 2nd 1881 Governor Lew Wallace Dear Sir, I wish you would come down to the jail and see me. it will be to your interest to come and see me. I have some letters which date back two years, and there are Parties who are very anxious to get them but I shall not dispose of them until I see you. that is if you will come immediately. Yours Respectfully Wm H. Bonney Santa Fe in Jail March 4, 1881 Governor Lew Wallace Dear Sir I wrote You a little note the day before yesterday but have received no answer. I Expect you have forgotten what you promised me, this Month two years ago, but I have not and I think You had ought to have come and seen me as I requested you to. I have done everything that I promised you I would and You have done nothing that You promised me. I think when You think the matter over You will come down and See me, and I can then Explain Everything to You. Judge Leonard Passed through here on his way East, in January and promised to come and See me on his way back, but he did not fulfill his Promise. It looks to me like I am getting left in the Cold. I am not treated right by Sherman, he lets Every Stranger that comes to see me through Curiosity in to see me, but will not let a Single one of my friends in, Not even an Attorney. I guess they mean to Send me up without giving me any Show but they will have a nice time doing it. I am not intirely without friends. I shall Expect to See you some time today. Patiently Waiting I am truly Yours Respect- Wm. H. Bonney Santa Fe New Mexico March 27th /81 Governor Lew Wallace Dear Sir, For the last time I ask, Will you keep your promise. I start below tomorrow send answer by bearer. Yours Respectfully W.Bonney On April 15, 1881 after having been convicted of the murder of Sheriff Brady, Billy starts to panic, writing this letter to Attorney Edgar Caypless. Dear Sir I would have written before this but could get no paper. My United States case was thrown out of court and I was rushed to trial on my Territorial Charge. Was convicted of murder in the first degree and am to be hanged on the 13th of May. Mr. A.J. Fountain was appointed to defend me and has done the best he could for me. He is willing to carry the case further if I can raise the money to bear his expense. The mare is about all I can depend on at present so hope you will settle the case right away and give him the money you get for her. If you do not settle the matter with Scott Moore and have to go to court about it, either give him (Fountain) the mare or sell her at auction and give him the money. Please do as he wishes in the matter. I know you will do the best you can for me in this. I shall be taken to Lincoln tomorrow. Please write and direct care to Garrett sheriff. Excuse bad writing I have my handcuffs on. I remain as ever. Yours Respectfully W.H.Bonney "I have no wish to fight any more, indeed I have not raised an arm since your proclamation" Henry McCarty ''I can’t see how a fellow like him should expect any clemency from me.'' Gov. Lew Wallace to the Las Vegas Gazette, April 27, 1881 Except that you gave him your word that you would. If you are looking for the Truth about Billy and the Lincoln County War, these two websites are where you are going to find it. http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/billythekid/ http://www.aboutbillythekid.com/
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
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Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
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Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Did the famed gunslinger Billy the Kid fake his own death? Most historians would say that he didn't, but a legend of the Old West like Billy the Kid
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
Destined for Infamy Dossier William Henry McCarty, Jr. AKA: Billy the Kid or El Chivito (Billy goat/Kid goat) Aliases: Wm Henry Antrim / Kid Antrim William H. Bonney / Billy the Kid William Harriso…
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Frank Abrams, a North Carolina attorney, first spotted the tintype photo of Billy the Kid (second let) standing with Pat Garrett (right) who ultimately killed the outlaw, at a flea market in Asheville in 2011.
